File #: RES-08:211    Version: 1 Name: Contract with Blue Cross and Delta Dental for city employee insurance
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 11/13/2008 In control: Finance & Administration Council Committee
On agenda: Final action: 12/2/2008
Title: A RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT INSURANCE PROPOSALS FROM BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD AND DELTA DENTAL TO PROVIDE INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR CITY EMPLOYEES
Sponsors: Human Resources
Indexes: Contract, Employee benefits
Attachments: 1. Contract
Related files: MIN-08:240, CON-105, CON-011
Title
A RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT INSURANCE PROPOSALS FROM BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD AND DELTA DENTAL TO PROVIDE INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR CITY EMPLOYEES
Body
WHEREAS, The City of Jonesboro offers Medical and Dental Insurance for employees; and
 
WHEREAS, The City of Jonesboro has the authority to renew these policies with the current carriers for a period of up to two years following the bid year;
 
1.      The Arkansas Blue Cross, Blue Shield contract shall be renewed at a rate of $326.22 per month for single coverage and $700.85 for family coverage. The city will pay 70% of the premium for both single and family coverage.
 
2.      The Delta Dental contract shall be renewed at a rate of $22.64 for single coverage and $72.14 for family coverage. The city will provide single coverage for all full time employees and if family coverage is desired the employee will pay $49.50 per month.
 
3.   The Arkansas Blue Cross, Blue Shield contract for medipak supplement health insurance pharmacy benefit shall be renewed at a rate of $80.49.  The city will pay 25% of the premium.
 
The Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute such documents as are necessary to effectuate these contracts between the City of Jonesboro and Arkansas Blue Cross, Blue Shield and Delta Dental.
 
PASSED AND APPROVED this 2nd day of December, 2008.